TCL 50 NxtPaper vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5010); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 528,398); the TCL 50 NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (196g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 50 NxtPaper
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 226g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 50 NxtPaper vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 50 NxtPaper | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 50 NxtPaper and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL 50 NxtPaper
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (93/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 50 NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 50 NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 50 NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the TCL 50 NxtPaper over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.